This gadget addiction features and tips to overcome them

Gadget addicts (gawai) might not realize that they have a health problem because of too much use of these items. In fact, the impact is not a joke. Gadgets addiction can increase the risk of emotional problems, neck pain, difficulty moving, lack of sleep, certain diseases.

Gadgets addiction is very much related to internet addiction. Indeed, most performances, games (or games) or interesting features of gadgets that are often used are easily accessed via the Internet.
According to experts, gadget addiction can have the same euphoric effect as other addictive behaviors, such as playing or watching pornography. Research shows that gadget addiction can change brain chemicals that ultimately affect a person's physical, psychological, and behavioral conditions.
 
Characteristics of gadget addictions
It is said that a person is addicted to gadgets if most of his time is spent using gadgets, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops or portable game consoles. The term for this condition is nomophobia (without cellular phobia), which means fear for daily activities without a smartphone or gadget in other forms.

You can measure the level of gadget addiction by answering the following questions:
  • Do you often feel uncomfortable if the gadget is not with you?
  • Do you feel challenged or reluctant if you don't hold the gadget for a moment?
  • Do you often use gadgets when eating?
  • Do you often check the status or download (publish) on the gadget at midnight?
  • Do you interact more with gadgets than with others?
  • Do you spend a lot of time tweeting on Twitter, responding to Facebook status, or sending emails using gadgets as a means of communicating with others?
  • Do you play more often with gadgets, even if you know that you have to be able to do something more productive?
  • Do you tend to use gadgets, even if you are busy doing homework or office work?

If the answer is somewhat "yes", then we can talk about gadget addiction.
 
Impact of gadget addiction

Anyone who is addicted to gadgets can experience various adverse effects, regardless of age and profession. Some of the effects that can occur due to gadget addiction are:
 
Physical effects

Some of the negative physical health effects of gadget addiction are:
 
1. Eye problems

Looking at the screen for too long, eyes can become problematic. Some eye problems that are risky for addicts are tired eyes, dry eyes and blurred vision.

2. Pain in certain body parts

People who are already addicted to gadgets might not realize that their necks are often bent and their fingers keep tapping on the screen. This makes them vulnerable to neck, shoulder, and finger and wrist pain.

3. Infection

The screen of the gadget is a den of millions of germs. Research has even shown that E. coli is the most common cause of diarrhea in gadgets. This makes people who often come in contact with gadgets more at risk of infection.

4. lack of sleep
Gadgets addicts are often willing to stay awake, reducing sleep quality and time. If nothing is done, it can disturb sleep. These health problems can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even infertility.

Due to lack of sleep, gadget addicts will have difficulty concentrating and will be tired throughout the day. This can increase the risk of injury or accident at work or driving.

Psychological effect

Gadgets addiction can not only cause physical problems, but also psychological problems, namely:
  • Become more irritable and panic.
  • Stress
  • Often feel alone because hours are spent without socializing with others. This can increase the risk of depression and anxiety disorders.
  • Difficulty concentrating or concentrating on studying or working.
  • Problems in social relationships, whether with family, friends, colleagues or partners.

Useful gadget

Here are tips you can apply to make better use of your gadget and avoid the risk of dependency:
  • Do not use gadgets when walking, especially when driving a motorized vehicle. This can put you and others at risk. Start the vehicle and stop for a moment if you think there is an important notification.
  • Determine and limit the time for using the gadget, for example a maximum of two or three hours per day. If a job requires using gadgets, try searching for other activities that don't use gadgets after work.
  • Don't use gadgets when you eat together or at family events. Give priority to this form of direct communication so that you and your family can enjoy hospitality and keep in close contact.
  • Define a gadget free area, for example, do not use the gadget in the bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.
  • Change the time you use the gadget for healthier activities, such as exercising or reading a book.
  • Don't play gadgets while you sleep.

The tips above can also be applied to children at home so that this habit does not impede their learning activities and academic achievement.

To reduce and stop dependency on gadgets, it needs discipline. However, it is important to maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.

If you are still struggling to free yourself from gadget addiction, especially if it has prevented you from doing your daily activities and work, consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for help.

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